War Scythe – Deepeeka

Please Note: This item ships unassembled Many medieval weapons had their origins as agricultural tools, and the War Scythe is no exception. The bulk of many medieval armies were made up of farmers pressed into service armed with whatever they could bring to the field. Many of these poorly trained and poorly armed troops had no choice but to come to war armed with pitchforks and scythes. However, pole weapons such as these played an important role in holding enemy cavalry at bay, and military versions of some of these tools were soon developed. The War Scythe features an unsharpened carbon steel head affixed to a hardwood shaft. Please Note: This item ships unassembled